Living in the United States has made Americans complacent about their food supply. Over the last several years the primary growing regions of the United States have experienced floods, droughts, intense tornados, and intense temperature fluctuations. Despite all this the people are always confident that there will be food on the shelves of their grocery…

The American Journal of Public Health recently published a study on the lives of migrant workers. These workers venture to the United States from countries like Mexico and Cuba in search of work to support their families. Many of these workers do not have visas and live like ghosts leaving no trail behind to show…

Most small farms would like a cow for milk or meat, but many don’t need the volume of either that would come with a full sized cow. Miniature cattle provide a great alternative. They’re generally less than half the size of their full-sized counterparts, so they produce a more manageable amount of milk and meat…

Many people are starting to grow their own food. A garden is a great start, but you can only grow your fruits and vegetables in it. Most people need a protein source and it can be found in the chicken and in a variety of ways. Rabbits, fish, and quail can also provide a good…

Once upon a time everyone ate locally. Every family had a garden and they only bought the food that they couldn’t supply themselves. Then the farmers of the world discovered economies of scale. They realized that by specializing in one crop or another that they could grow more of it for less money and they…

We all love the fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farmer’s market, so why not grow your own? Even if you live in a space that has no yard like an apartment it’s still possible to grow some of your fresh fruits and vegetables. You simply can’t get fresher food than going out to…

Whether you raise goats or cattle or even just chickens you likely have a predator problem. Anything from neighborhood dogs to a random fox can pose a threat to your food production animals. Confined animals, such as chickens, are particularly tempting to a predator because they have no where to run. Herd dogs are a…

Americans waste about twenty-five percent of the food that they prepare. That food then has to be trucked away to a landfill where it decomposes and releases large amounts of methane gas. That twenty-five percent on average equates to about one and half pounds of food per a person per a day. Just over the…

Monsanto does not have the best reputation among environmental activists and some farmers. They produce the seeds for many of the genetically modified crops found in today’s markets. In 2010 the company also tried to raise the price of their seeds and received a very bad public response from the farmers who use their products. …

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport : Costs $1,700,000 – $ 2,400,000 – This car is also one of the fastest cars in the world, with speeds capable of 0-60 in around 2 Seconds. 2. Aston Martin One-77 : Costs $1,850,000 – The name itself is enough for this car. This is a very limited…